Liu Yao Liu Shen (六爻六神) - Six Gods in Six Lines

Q: 什么是What are the Six Gods (六神)?？

Liu Shen (六神), translated as "Six Gods" or "Six Deities," are spiritual entities in Liu Yao (Six Lines) divination. They are assigned to each of the six positions in a hexagram and provide additional meaning and interpretation to the reading.

Q: 什么是1. Qing Long (青龙) - Green Dragon？

First Position : Assigned to the bottom line Nature : Auspicious, positive Meanings Wealth, happiness, proper conduct Associations East, wood, spring

Q: 什么是2. Zhu Que (朱雀) - Red Phoenix？

Second Position Nature : Semi-auspicious, communicative Meanings Communication, reputation, litigation Associations South, fire, summer

What are the Six Gods (六神)?

Liu Shen (六神), translated as "Six Gods" or "Six Deities," are spiritual entities in Liu Yao (Six Lines) divination. They are assigned to each of the six positions in a hexagram and provide additional meaning and interpretation to the reading.

The Six Gods

1. Qing Long (青龙) - Green Dragon

First Position: Assigned to the bottom line
Nature: Auspicious, positive
Meanings

Wealth, happiness, proper conduct

Associations

East, wood, spring

2. Zhu Que (朱雀) - Red Phoenix

Second Position

Nature: Semi-auspicious, communicative

Meanings

Communication, reputation, litigation

Associations

South, fire, summer

3. Gou Chen (勾陈) - Tortoise

Third Position

Nature: Neutral, restraining

Meanings

Entanglement, obstacles, bureaucracy

Associations

Center, earth

4. Teng She (腾蛇) - Flying Serpent

Fourth Position

Nature: Inauspicious, deceptive

Meanings

Deception, hidden dangers, anxiety

Associations

Center, earth

5. Bai Hu (白虎) - White Tiger

Fifth Position

Nature: Powerful, forceful

Meanings

Authority, violence, illness

Associations

West, metal, autumn

6. Xuan Wu (玄武) - Black Tortoise

Top Position

Nature: Hidden, mysterious

Meanings

Hidden things, secrets, wisdom

Associations

North, water, winter

How They Are Assigned

The Six Gods are assigned based on the day of the divination:

Jia, Yi Days: Qing Long, Zhu Que, Gou Chen...

Bing, Ding Days: Zhu Que, Gou Chen, Teng She...

Wu, Ji Days: Gou Chen, Teng She, Bai Hu...

Geng, Xin Days: Teng She, Bai Hu, Xuan Wu...

Ren, Gui Days: Bai Hu, Xuan Wu, Qing Long...

Interpretation Guidelines

When analyzing the Six Gods:

Position Matters: Each god has a specific position

Nature is Key: Auspicious vs inauspicious

Combine with Lines

How they modify the yao meaning

Timing

When events may occur

Practical Applications

The Six Gods help with:

Deeper Interpretation: Adding layers of meaning

Event Identification

What kind of events to expect

Timing

When events may happen

Hidden Factors

Revealing hidden influences

Important Considerations

When using Six Gods:

Not Determinative: They add meaning, not决定

Context is Essential

Consider whole reading

Combination

Work with line meanings

Experience

Practice improves interpretation

Conclusion

Liu Shen (六神) provide essential additional insight in Liu Yao divination. By understanding their nature and assignments, practitioners can offer more detailed and nuanced readings that reveal hidden aspects of situations.

Liu Yao Liu Shen (六爻六神) - Six Gods in Six Lines